In Game 5, Oklahoma City failed to hold a halftime lead for the first time in the series against the Nuggets, as they aim to win decisively to face the resting Timberwolves.

In Game 5, Murray attempted 13 three-pointers, making three, and will have the opportunity to take more if Denver falls behind to OKC.

Oklahoma City has limited Jokic's playmaking in the series, yet projections for Game 5 suggest he could achieve around 10 assists, alongside expected points and rebounds exceeding 10 and 12, respectively.

Aaron Gordon averages 9.5 rebounds across six matchups against OKC, recording 11 at home and eight on the road, while hitting the Over in four of six games.

Nikola Jokic averaged a career-high 10.2 assists during the regular season and 9.7 over the last three games, with his assists line set at 8.5 for the postseason.

Michael Porter Jr. averaged 18.2 points on 50.4% shooting in the regular season, scoring at least nine points in 73 of 77 games, including 20 points in all four matchups against the Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 5.0 rebounds per game during the regular season, increased to 6.6 in the playoffs, and recorded 7.8 rebounds against Denver, achieving at least six rebounds in four of the first five games of the series.